Soon our North American friends will be able to stuff their faces on a virtual feast as Major League Eating: The Game is up on WiiWare this coming Monday.
At first we were a bit dismissive of this game, but it actually seems to be shaping up to look like it could be a half decent game. Heck it’s even got online play and leaderboards. It certainly appears to be in a different league from offenders such as Beer Pong so we will reserve judgement for now, well at least until the review!
So what do you think readers? Will you be joining in the binge eating belch-fest? Check out the press release direct from Mastiff Games below:
Hey Wii Owners ... It's Time to Eat!
Major League Eating: The Game" Launches Monday, July 14, 2008 for WiiWare
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. - Jul 11, 2008 - Video game publisher Mastiff announced today that the first videogame based on the exciting world of competitive eating will launch exclusively for WiiWare on July 14th, 2008. Major League Eating: The Game features the world's greatest gurgitory athletes competing across a variety of foods and venues.
As featured on ESPN during the Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest, NY, MLE: The Game is built much like a classic fighting simulation, with offensive attacks and defensive counter moves, MLE: The Game requires players to master a smorgasbord of weapons including bites, burps, belches, mustard gas and jalapeño flames while cramming and chewing food at a world-class pace. It's not for the faint of heart, the slow of reflex, or those with an overly strong aversion to a Technicolor reversal of fortune.
Major League Eating: The Game uses the Wii Remote to simulate a variety of eating techniques including the cram, toss, and 'typewriter.' Burp-offs and Hot Potato challenges during the contests keep the competition intense and eaters on their toes. Major League Eating: The Game is for one or two players, offers online play and a leader board. MLE: The Game also features eleven of the best-known professional eaters in the world including Takeru Kobayashi, the Japanese eating phenomenon, and American Joey Chestnut, current champion of the world together with eaters such as Tim 'Eater X' Janus, Patrick 'Deep Dish' Bertoletti, Crazy Legs Conti, Sonya 'The Black Widow' Thomas, and 'The Lovely' Juliet Lee.
"Top level competitive eaters are more than brilliant athletes and tacticians, they are more than fierce competitors. These brave men and women are artists of the alimentary canal, warriors who create living poetry with each wiggle of the epiglottis. Each gurgitator is like a classical musician in a symphony of salivation, A pile of hot dogs sing like a Stradivarius in the hands, mouth and stomach of maestros like Joey Chestnut or Takeru Kobayashi. It took more than thirty artists, engineers and designers, and of course the Wii's motion sensitive controller and excellent online abilities, to recreate the Major League Eating experience as a videogame. But we did it." says Bill Swartz, Head Woof at Mastiff.
Despite its July 14th launch date, curious Francophiles should note that Major League Eating: The Game has nothing to do with Bastille Day. More information on Major League Eating: The Game can be found at http://www.mlegame.com
1. mmarkster
11 Jul 2008, 22:34 GMT
Looks like an interesting game. I gotta look into this.
2. Juampi
11 Jul 2008, 22:35 GMT
No, thanks...
3. pdrydia
11 Jul 2008, 22:41 GMT
No matter how good it is or isn't, people will still complain that it's too high on the sales charts. Especially if it's above the beloved Star Soldier game.
4. Jupiter Adept
11 Jul 2008, 22:47 GMT
Meh, I don't really care, I won't get it.
5. strade32
11 Jul 2008, 23:06 GMT
i have been dreading the day this comes to wiiware.
6. MisterSmith
11 Jul 2008, 23:15 GMT
Perhaps my eyes are no good, but they're STILL not mentioning the price yet? I mean what gives?
7. Wiireview123
11 Jul 2008, 23:17 GMT
meh, meh, meh.........
8. KnucklesSonic8
11 Jul 2008, 23:28 GMT
Online Play? For this? What a waste?
My predictions for Monday were correct though.
9. Atlantis1982
11 Jul 2008, 23:39 GMT
I hope at least that stupid Beer err Pong Snatch or whatever is released on Monday as well. Why I would want that? To get rid of the shovelware, and get it done with.
10. Virus
11 Jul 2008, 23:48 GMT
Oh the humanity! I was hoping for something good this Monday and it appears my hopes have been dashed. There is a chance there might be another release along with Major- oh who am I kidding? Gah, even if this gets a good review I think I'll be too stubborn to get it...
11. Mr. Cheez
12 Jul 2008, 00:14 GMT
Look on the bright side, everyone: It's gotta be better than SPOGS racing! XD
I think I'll pass though, especially if it's 1000 points. This doesn't look a whole lot better than the Bite Night minigame in The Simpsons Game.
12. pdrydia
12 Jul 2008, 00:16 GMT
"The Game uses the Wii Remote to simulate a variety of eating techniques including the cram, toss, and 'typewriter.' Burp-offs and Hot Potato challenges during the contests keep the competition intense and eaters on their toes."
Sounds vaguely WarioWare-esque.
13. Kidpit
12 Jul 2008, 00:40 GMT
Heh, completely forgot about this game. All this talk of 8-bit Robots pushed it out of my head.
Anywho, This game has had me curious since day one. I may download this, not on day one mind you. I need to save my remaining blocks for Strongbad's Cool Game, (also I have no wii points). I think I'll wait for Nintendo's Memory solutions before I take a chance on MLE.
14. FroguinZX
12 Jul 2008, 00:42 GMT
THIS IS WRONG! SO WRONG! Nintendo offends me for releasing this shovelware!
15. AlexSays
12 Jul 2008, 00:44 GMT
Oh my.
16. Versus22
12 Jul 2008, 00:46 GMT
I don't know if I'm interested in Major League Eating...
I hope there's some other game too for us on Monday!
17. Stratos
12 Jul 2008, 00:50 GMT
Is there a chance for a second WW game for Monday?
When was World of Goo expected to arrive?
18. MasterMario
12 Jul 2008, 01:29 GMT
I can picture it right now. MLE will pass Toki Tori (like SPOGS racing) in less than a week.
19. Jockolantern
12 Jul 2008, 01:34 GMT
Lame...
So... laaaaaaaaame.
20. ballkirby1
12 Jul 2008, 01:35 GMT
It would apeal a little to me if it had mii support
21. Mickeymac
12 Jul 2008, 01:35 GMT
Guess I've got nothing to look forward to this week. Oh well, there's still hope for VC, or just play more of my own stuff, for some reason I get so caught up in thinking about getting something new, I forget to play what I got.
22. Objection_Blaster
12 Jul 2008, 01:56 GMT
@Startos World of Goo isn't coming out until Septmeber at the earliest from everything I've heard/read. As for this game, it sounds liek they at least put a good effort, but it doesn't appeal to me because of its content and how it portrays Americans (and it doesnt seem that fun.) I hope we get rid of Pong Toss this week, or at least ahve a good VC this week. After all, when was the last time we got a must-have VC title? The closest I can think of is Metal Slug, which isn't a must-have and that was almost 2 months ago ( I think.)
23. Chipmunk777
12 Jul 2008, 02:08 GMT
Is this all we're gonna get next week..?
24. WarioFan63
12 Jul 2008, 02:42 GMT
As far as WiiWare? Maybe
As far as Monday? Definately not.
I imagine this will pull around a 5 or 6....it seems like it could be fun. Im not going to start immediately hating it just cause of the concept.
25. aceattorney
12 Jul 2008, 02:58 GMT
I don't think it looks so fun at all. I hope that other wiiware games are released than that seemingly terrible game.
26. Thomas
12 Jul 2008, 04:44 GMT
Fail. D:
27. Peznaze
12 Jul 2008, 05:25 GMT
Heh.. I had a feeling. "Day late and a dollar short" is what will be my reply on Monday when we find out the price point.
"Day Late" because it's talking about the 4th of July on the 14th. Sorry, everyone's already forgotten about that by now. Too late. And why mention Bastille Day? Very strange, that. Unless your game features a guillotine somehow, utterly irrelevant.
"Dollar Short" because there's little chance this will clock in under 1000 points - not with online play and all the money invested in this by Mastiff. I wouldn't be surprised if it comes in at 1500, but that would totally kill any potential sales. 1000 is even a tad high.
Still, though it is the worst possible launch date I could imagine and will likely be too costly for "try it and see" type sales, it will do well. Online pie-eating contest, that's "casual gold". BallKirby1 is right though, if you could use your Miis it'd sell a lot better. Still, it'll be up there sales-wise with TV Show King in all likelihood.
28. TKS144
12 Jul 2008, 05:26 GMT
How can this look fun to anybody? You control a somebody who isn't moving.
29. Bensei
12 Jul 2008, 08:11 GMT
I guess it'll only be average at best, but I won't judge it until it's rated
30. WindOnFire
12 Jul 2008, 09:36 GMT
hehe sucked in america
31. Terranigma
12 Jul 2008, 14:17 GMT
It had to happen sometime for you guys. Hopefully, this will be a US exclusive WiiWare game, although i doubt it actually would be
32. Mulder1617
12 Jul 2008, 15:44 GMT
Well, we might all be saved in the US on Monday. Apparently, or so I've heard...Strongbad's cool game for attractive people comes out. I am hoping this is true because we need something to spare us from the Major League Eating &%#!!! game.
33. breaderer
12 Jul 2008, 16:35 GMT
GRAAAHHHHHH HURRY UP WITH SBCG4AP!!!!!
34. megacody
12 Jul 2008, 17:07 GMT
Even for $5, I'm still not interested.
35. classicmike
12 Jul 2008, 18:51 GMT
This game is stupid and pointless. How could Nintendo actually let this game be released? We need to get smarter people picking out the games for the virtual console and Wii Ware.
36. PHANTOM93
12 Jul 2008, 19:24 GMT
Hey Wiiware World, if the only games released in North America on Monday are this and another sub par Neogeo beat 'em up can we get another fail pic
( I recommend the one with Homer cooking a bowl of cereal on a stove)
37. Mario64DStyle
12 Jul 2008, 20:19 GMT
Man... Alwell.. Gets it out of the way I guess...
38. Roboto
12 Jul 2008, 21:47 GMT
i have a question this game its gonna make me hungry or make me puke??
plus i have a crush on juliet lee
39. Iggy
12 Jul 2008, 22:14 GMT
yea i doubt im gettin this
i dont think i would have a fun
time eating on my wii hahaha
40. ballkirby1
12 Jul 2008, 22:43 GMT
Even with wi-fi it won't matter because if I cannot still find some one on brawl the top selling wii game how do you aspect me to find someone on a game that no one's going to buy.
41. Quimby
13 Jul 2008, 01:12 GMT
I'll buy this "game"...
HAHA
Right after I buy my Wii USB HD
Dangly Bits!
42. Roboto
13 Jul 2008, 03:28 GMT
mmmm i have a question
nintendo relsease the Wii-Fit to make us healty
and now this?
hehehehehehehe
43. Peznaze
13 Jul 2008, 03:40 GMT
Major League Eating helps keep you healthy, too. All the fun of a pie-eating contest, but zero calories... In fact, you will burn calories wagging the Wiimote about as you virtually eat.
44. AlexSays
13 Jul 2008, 06:17 GMT
This game is to be played after working up an appetite on Wii Fit.
45. Omega
13 Jul 2008, 07:55 GMT
Hmm, this is strange. Almost nobody seems to like this game. - I agree.
46. lockelocke
13 Jul 2008, 12:07 GMT
hope the VC stuff is good
47. Roboto
13 Jul 2008, 19:43 GMT
i kinda like it maybe i be the only one to buy this hehe
48. Demonic S+33V
14 Jul 2008, 00:25 GMT
As much as I hate to admit it.... I've gradually become intrigued by this title.
Depending on reviews and game-play details, I may have to give it a go.
49. mjshopgames
14 Jul 2008, 01:31 GMT
Well this game may not be so bad but maybe they will announce a great wiiware title at E3!! Who's excited about E3 it starts tommorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!
50. Dokenzz
14 Jul 2008, 01:31 GMT
Where the hells the Tetris or Bomberman Hudson promised me?!!
51. Dokenzz
14 Jul 2008, 01:34 GMT
@mjshopgames
I am, if Nintendo announces a release date for AC: Wii, they'll be happy to notice there's no flaming paper bag on Iwata's doorstep!!!
52. Dokenzz
14 Jul 2008, 01:42 GMT
@classicmike
touché, I just bought my copy of Nintendo Power V 231, and I swear to god, there's only about 1/3 of the games from the "Best of the Best" list on Virtual Console, and lots of them are Nintendo published games, so they can't use that 'we can't get the rights to that game' line again; THEY OWN THE GAME!!
53. AlexSays
14 Jul 2008, 01:58 GMT
Triple posting, FTW.
54. vherub
14 Jul 2008, 04:16 GMT
still don't understand why release dates need to be a surprise. Imagine the release date for the dark knight was a surprise- keeping the consumer in the dark in these cases makes negative sense
55. Dokenzz
14 Jul 2008, 05:15 GMT
@x.SuperMario.x
Lol, sorry I keep reading stuff that I want to reply to.
Whats FTW mean?
@vherub
Well isn't that ironic, the Dark Knight producers keeping us in the DARK, get it, dark, heh heh snort laugh
56. Mr. Cheez
14 Jul 2008, 05:53 GMT
^Dokenzz, I think it means "For The Win", but I'm not sure. I didn't even hear that one until I found this site.
57. Kenji510
14 Jul 2008, 08:09 GMT
Not gonna get this... doesnt look interesting at all well for me... prolly play more of my gyrostarr and magnetica twist too, haha.
58. Mr.Game and Watch
14 Jul 2008, 08:35 GMT
@Kenji510
Is the game up then?
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